wilfully neglect

Frequency: 6.00.6 per million words

to intentionally fail to do something one should do

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Examples (10)

  • Parents who wilfully neglect their children can face severe legal consequences.
  • He was accused of wilfully neglecting his responsibilities as a guardian.
  • The landlord was fined for wilfully neglecting the maintenance of the building.
  • Despite repeated warnings, she continued to wilfully neglect her health.
  • It's a serious offense to wilfully neglect one's civic duties.
  • The company was criticized for wilfully neglecting environmental regulations.
  • Many students wilfully neglect their studies, only to regret it later.
  • The government cannot afford to wilfully neglect the needs of its most vulnerable citizens.
  • He was charged with wilfully neglecting his elderly parents, leading to their suffering.
  • To wilfully neglect such a valuable opportunity would be foolish.